The Book Centre, 25 Barronstrand Street, Waterford
Erection of a security shutter at the entrance of The Book Centre, a protected structure.
2360227 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 31 May 2023
- Reference
- 2360227
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes the installation of an open-grille security shutter at the recessed entrance of The Book Centre in Waterford. The property is a protected structure, and the shutter box will be integrated into the existing modern shopfront.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Development at the book centre, 25 barronstrand street, waterford, x91 xf8f (a protected structure). This work will consist of the erection of an open grille type roller security shutter to the recessed entrance of the premises. Shutter is to be for night time securing of the open porch and the shutter box will be incorporated into existing modern shopfront along with ancillary siteworks.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for the development and enhancement of town core uses including retail, residential, commercial, civic and other uses.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Stephens Court, Stephen St, Waterford | Jul 2026 | €140,000 | 109 m |
| Apt 4, 37 Stephen Street, Waterford | Feb 2026 | €145,000 | 141 m |
| Apartment 5, 37 Stephen Street, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €45,000 | 141 m |
| Apt 5, 5 Cathedral Lane, Waterford | Dec 2025 | €220,000 | 154 m |
| 6 Alexandra St, Waterford, Waterford | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 167 m |
| 2 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Jan 2025 | €206,000 | 205 m |
| Apt 6, 49 The Quay, Waterford | May 2026 | €203,000 | 212 m |
| 6 Barker St, Waterford, Waterford | Sept 2025 | €280,000 | 220 m |
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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 May 2023
- Further information requested20 July 2023
- Further information received22 September 2023
- Decision due19 October 2023
- Decision issued18 October 2023
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